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Saturday, June 25, 2022Calling all Superheroes! AIDS Run/Walk for Life 5K Planned for Saturday, June 25 in East Providence
Providence, RI—Get out your capes and your running shoes! AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI) is excited to announce the return of our annual AIDS Run/Walk for Life event. This year marks the first time APRI has held an in-person event since 2019. The dual Run/Walk will take kick-off at Pierce Memorial Field on the morning of Saturday, June 25, 2022. To register as a runner or a walker, please visit https://aidsprojectri.org/runwalk/ The theme for this year’s event is “It Takes a Team of Heroes to Get to
Thursday, June 23, 2022British Nobility Brings “Downton Abbey” to Newport
The Preservation Society To Host Highclere Castle’s Lady Carnarvon The Preservation of Newport County will welcome British nobility on June 23 when it hosts The Right Honorable Countess of Carnarvon, the owner and creative mind behind the resurgence of Highclere Castle, known to millions around the world as the iconic estate of “Downton Abbey.” The 8th and current Countess of Carnarvon is the best-selling author of five books, a historian, and a popular, international speaker. The wife of Geordie, the
Friday, June 17, 2022Newport Flower Show Returns to Rosecliff in June
Tickets are now on sale for The Newport Flower Show, June 17-19, at Rosecliff. Hundreds of colorful creations by floral designers, horticulturists and botanical artists will interpret the show’s theme, “Eden … A Personal Paradise.” Their entries will be displayed in the Rosecliff ballroom and salon, while other exhibits will be set in the Courtyard of Love and the oceanside terrace and lawn. Tickets are more limited than with past Flower Shows; they are available by advance purchase only and are specific
Thursday, May 26, 2022URI Community Forum: Strategic Planning - What kind of a university do we want to be?
Please join University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange for an important discussion on the future of the University as it embarks on its 10-year strategic plan. The success of the plan relies on input from all stakeholders at the University and in the community, and we welcome your thoughts and ideas on how the University can move into this next exciting phase of growth and transformation. All members of the community are welcome, so please lend your voice and register for one of the forums
Saturday, May 21, 2022Providence Promise Celebrating National 529 College Savings Plan Day on May 21
Organization invites families to learn more about their college savings programProvidence Promise, a parent-driven partnership that helps Providence Public School and charter school students save for college, will host its Annual 529 Day Celebration for students and families on Saturday, May 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Elementary School (field), 50 Obediah Brown Rd., Providence. Providence Promise will also be celebrating a milestone at the event – Providence Promise families
Thursday, May 19, 2022City Personnel is Celebrating Their 16th Year in Business
City Personnel is hosting a Sweet Sixteen event at their new office in celebration of their 16th year in business this year. On May 19th, 2022, City Personnel is inviting their clients and community to join them for food and drinks at 235 Promenade St., Suite 401, Providence, RI! City Personnel is a local boutique staffing agency located in Providence, RI. Since Dawn Apajee first opened the staffing agency’s doors in 2006, she wanted to bring her several years of experience working in London and Chicago
Tuesday, May 17, 2022Sprout Providence News & Events
Gallery Night Providence is Thursday, May 19th! Please join us at Sprout CoWorking for an opening celebration of artist Cathren Housley's latest children's book illustrations. The Gallery will be open 5-8pm for visitors to stop in, or sign up to take a free guided trolley tour around the city. Community NewsLearn how to generate a steady steam of clients and business with Build Your Revenue Stream, May 19. Check out SCORE RI for Writing a Business Plan that Reflects Your Business Model, May 21.Meet the
Monday, May 16, 2022Green Animals Topiary Garden to Host Plant Sale
If you are shopping for colorful flowers and an array of organically grown vegetables, the Green Animals Plant Sale is scheduled for Monday, May 16, through Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The sale will take place each day before Green Animals opens for tours. Tickets will be required for anyone wishing to tour Green Animals or picnic on the grounds after the property opens at 10 a.m. Annuals, perennials, lilies, dahlia tubers, geranium standards and a variety of vegetables and specialty plants
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Brighter Futures 2022 Event Announced for October 3, Honoring Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi
PROVIDENCE, RI-- Family Service of Rhode Island announced today that they will be honoring Speaker K. Joseph Shakarchi for his work on behalf of children and families in Rhode Island at this year's 18th Annual Brighter Futures Luncheon, scheduled for October 3, 2022. The event this year will be a hybrid of in-person and online. Each year FSRI brings together hundreds of Rhode Island movers and shakers – corporate, government, and philanthropic leaders working on the state’s most pressing issues – to
Monday, May 02, 2022Social Hour of Networking with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses RI Community.
Meet and mingle with our faculty, staff, and fellow small business owners at the beautiful President's House on the Community College of Rhode Island's Warwick campus. Find out more about our free small business growth program and grow your network as you enjoy complimentary refreshments.When: Tuesday, May 10 @ 5:00 p.m.Where: Community College of Rhode Island President's House 400 East Avenue Warwick, RI 02886 Click here for more information and to register.
Monday, May 02, 2022New Artwork + Opportunities for Gardeners
May Gallery News: The Gallery at Sprout CoWorking is presenting an exhibition of children's book illustrations by artist Cathren Housley for the month of May, with an opening reception scheduled May 19, 5-8pm. Learn more:Community NewsWomen's Fund of RI is hosting an info session on their 10 month mentorship program the Women's Policy Institute, May 3. Tune in to the Rhode Island Business Competition Awards Ceremony for the finalists' pitches and cash prize announcement on May 5. Learn how to deliver value
Monday, May 02, 2022Preservation Society to Exhibit Gilded Age Treasures
The Newport Mansions feature one of the greatest collections of fine and decorative arts of the Gilded Age. Set in elaborate period rooms, these objects are not always visible up close, and their significance is often overlooked. Beginning Friday, May 27, The Preservation Society of Newport County will shine a spotlight on important Gilded Age artifacts with “Anything You Want: A Closer Look at Treasures from Newport’s Gilded Age.” The title of the show prompts visitors to ponder the question: Why did